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Idioms 5

Idioms 5. ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN (un accidente que se ve venir) A very dangerous situation in which an accident is very likely The speed that people drive along this road, it's an accident waiting to happen

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Idioms 5

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  1. Idioms 5 ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN (un accidente que se ve venir) A very dangerous situation in which an accident is very likely The speed that people drive along this road, it's an accident waiting to happen La velocidad a la que la gente conduce por esta carretera es un accidente que se ve venir ACE UP YOUR SLEEVE (tener un as en la manga) To have an advantage that other people do not know about The new game show has an ace up its sleeve. It will allow viewers to play from home and win prizes El nuevo juego tiene un as en la manga. Permitirá a los espectadores jugar desde casa y ganar premios ACID TEST (prueba de fuego) A test which will really prove the value, quality, or truth of something The new show was well received but viewing figures for the next episode will be the real acid test El nuevo espectáculo fue bien recibido pero las cifras de audiencia del próximo episodio serán la auténtica prueba de fuego ACHILLES’ HEEL (talón de Aquiles) A small fault in a person or system which might cause them to fail As a team they're strong on attack but they have a weak defence that might prove to be their Achilles' heel Como equipo son muy fuertes en ataque pero tienen una defensa débil que puede resultar ser su talón de Aquiles

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